Study: 94% Want Financial Independence, Only 50% Can
94 % of Austrians value financial independence, but only 50 % achieve it; study links dependence to gaps in financial literacy and highlights gender disparities.
From Outsider to Nobel Laureate: Anton Zeilinger Turns 80
Quantum pioneer Anton Zeilinger, Nobel Prize laureate known for “flights of fancy,” turns 80, celebrating a career of groundbreaking photon entanglement and quantum communication.
Austria Sees Rise in Crimes Involving Date Rape Drugs in 2024
Austria sees a rise in crimes involving narcotics like date rape drugs in 2024, with 150 reported cases—most linked to sexual assault.
Greens, ÖVP, NEOS Fined Over €100K for Social Media Posts
Austria’s ÖVP, NEOS, and Greens fined over €100K for illegal party donations via social media posts. Legal reform planned to clarify regulations.
EU Forecast: Only Austria’s Economy Will Shrink in 2025
Austria is the only EU country with a predicted economic decline in 2025. High inflation, rising deficit, and low growth darken economic outlook.
Fleeing ATM Bombers Caught in Bavaria After 260 km/h Chase
Three suspects in the Gmunden ATM blast were arrested after a high-speed chase into Bavaria. The fourth is still missing.
KFV: 630,000 Austrians Can’t Swim
A study by the KFV reveals that 630,000 people in Austria—including over 130,000 children—cannot swim.
Survey: Majority of Austrians Want Tip Taxes Abolished
A new survey shows that most Austrians tip regularly—especially in hospitality and services—but over 80% want taxes on tips abolished.
Gmunden: ATM Explosion, Suspects Steal Car
Four perpetrators blew up an ATM in Gmunden during the night leading into Friday. When their own getaway vehicle was damaged in the blast, they robbed a young man—who had been attending a nearby graduation party—of his car and fled with it. A large-scale manhunt has been launched. At around 2:45 a.m., the suspects detonated […]
Start-up Investments Fall to Lowest Level Since 2020
Austria’s start-ups face funding challenges as investments fall for a third year. Despite this, female founder rates and deep-tech ventures are rising.
